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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,660.91, 175,016.88 and 37,783.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,660.91, 175,016.88 and 37,783.11 is: 56,682.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,660.91 : 175,016.88 = 37,783.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,660.91/175,016.88 = 37,783.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,660.91x = 175,016.88 × 37,783.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,660.91x = 6,612,680,964.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,612,680,964.90/116,660.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,682.92

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